MFHT’s back-to-school health tips
Children and youth need the right balance throughout their day to help them learn, grow and develop. This includes getting…
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Back to School – Planning Lunches and Snacks to Kickstart Learning
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Kids are at school shaping their future for most of the week. What they eat affects everything from their health…
More informationFeel powerless over food no more! Family Health Team launches new virtual group program
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Keeping up with healthy behaviors can be challenging in times of stress, and though Covid-19 restrictions loosened this summer, most…
More informationInternational Overdose Awareness Day
Health Promotion Blog, Other
Held on August 31st each year, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness of…
More informationRecommendations for the use of face coverings by individuals with underlying lung disease
COVID-19 Communication, COVID-19 Information
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit recently adopted a policy that requires all persons to wear a mask or face…
More informationStaying Active From Home
Health Promotion Blog, Physical Activity
Beginning or maintaining a regular physical activity routine is not always easy, and when a world pandemic gets thrown into…
More informationWhat you should know about cancer screening
Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog
Cancer screening tests are part of regular medical care and are important to complete even if you feel well and…
More information5 Tips for Better Nutrition While Camping
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Many of us spend more time outside during the summer camping, hiking or fishing. With less time indoors, it’s easy…
More informationNORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH NETWORK: Marathon Family Health Team joining as inaugural site
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The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is creating a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) called NORTHH (NOSM Research Toward Health…
More informationTake the #ActiveFamilyPledge
Health Promotion Blog, Physical Activity
ParticipACTION is a national non-profit organization that promotes healthy living by encouraging Canadians of all ages to include physical activity…
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